Blue Mountain Christian University Employment Opportunities
Faculty Employment Application | Staff Employment Application
FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
1.) School of Education, Education Professor
Blue Mountain Christian University seeks applications and nominations for a faculty member in Education as an Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2024. The School of Education employees, employs 4 FT faculty in addition to several adjunct faculty. The School of Education offers the Bachelor of Science in Education, the Bachelor of Music Education, and Master of Education Degrees in Elementary Education K-6, Literacy/Reading K-12, and Secondary Education-Biology.
Blue Mountain Christian University seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to assist students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness and Christian character.
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Activities required of all faculty include competency in the discipline, a high level of proficiency as a teacher, student recruitment, curriculum development, academic advising, committee service, and service to the department, university and the community. The person filling this position would teach courses in educational assessment, learners with exceptionalities, and classroom/behavior management; serve on university committees, provide student academic advisement and contribute professional expertise in a positive way to the profession and to the larger community.
- QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Education or related field (ABD considered), prior classroom teaching in elementary and/or middle school grades. Preferred: Prior teaching in a graduate degree program in Education.
- SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, benefits including medical and dental insurance for employees, retirement plan with match and free tuition to BMCU for employees and their dependents.
TO APPLY: Please submit a completed BMCU employment application along with CV, transcripts copies and evidence of quality teaching performance to Dr. Sharon Enzor by emailing senzor@e-fantasia.net. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application can be found on the University website at the bottom of the page under "Jobs at BMCU."
2.) School of Nursing, Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing
Founded in 1873 as a Christian liberal arts university and affiliated since 1920 with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, Blue Mountain Christian University seeks applications and nominations for a faculty member in Nursing as an Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall 2024. The School or Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Blue Mountain Christian University seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to assist students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, social awareness and Christian character.
- Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include competency in the discipline, a high level of proficiency as a teacher, student recruitment, curriculum development, academic advising, committee service, and service to the school, university and the community.
- The person filling this position would teach courses in pediatrics and medical surgical nursing; serve on university committees, provide student academic advisement and contribute professional expertise in a positive way to the profession and to the larger community.
- Qualifications: Earned Master's Degree in Nursing with a doctorate preferred, prior clinical experience in pediatrics/medical surgical nursing. Preferred: Prior teaching in an undergraduate degree program in Nursing.
- All Applications must be willing to participate with students in the clinical settings.
- Salaries & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, benefits including medical insurance for employees, retirement plan with match and free tuition to BMCU for employees and their dependents.
TO APPLY: Please submit a completed BMCU employment application along with CV, transcripts copies and evidence of quality teaching performance to Dr. Sharon Enzor by emailing senzor@e-fantasia.net. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application can be found on the University website at the bottom of the page under "Jobs at BMCU."
ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITIONS
There are no adjunct faculty positions available at this time.
FULL-TIME STAFF POSITIONS
Enrollment Services Student Recruiter
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Realize that BMCU Recruiters are front line ambassadors for the University. A prospective student’s image of Blue Mountain Christian University is many times formed by the conduct, conversation, and appearance of BMCU Recruiters. BMCU Recruiters are expected to represent the institution in a professional and intentionally Christian manner both on and off campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as an enrollment advisor and the primary contact person for prospective students through the initial admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes. This will include extensive advising on matters related to financial aid, cost, and scholarships.
- Recruit and enroll a pre-determined number of qualified students from a well-defined geographical area. Maintain records of contact and follow-up communication regarding prospective students within recruitment territories.
- Coordinate with Associate Director of Admissions to schedule campus tours.
- Conduct on-site visits to high schools and represent Blue Mountain Christian University at career fairs, college nights, and church programs. This will involve extensive travel in both urban and rural settings. May include some evening and weekend travel.
- Provide extensive personal follow-up to prospective students and their families through ongoing email, letters, social media, and telephone calls. (Personal follow-up is essential at each stage of the enrollment process.)
- Work with Associate Director of Admissions, Blue Crew, faculty and staff to plan, promote, and conduct Preview Days.
- Plan regional recruiting receptions for prospective students and their parents to meet with BMC administrators and faculty to discuss issues related to financial planning, academic interests, and the overall enrollment process.
- In association with the Enrollment Services Data Manager, coordinate the follow-up procedures necessary to obtain all enrollment forms needed to complete the application process.
- Develops a yearly recruitment plan for achieving goals.
- Seek networking opportunities to build relationships that will expand BMC’s influence in new student markets and strengthen those in existing markets.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the Vice President for External Relations or the President.
- Works as a team player, assisting others as needed.
- Have a working knowledge of FERPA, rules and regulations.
- Lives a lifestyle congruent with the mission of the University both on and off campus.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and relevant work and/or life experience that will result in demonstrated successful recruitment. (BMCU Graduates preferred.)
- A passion for Christian Higher Education and a strong personal commitment to Christ.
- A strong work ethic with excellent organization and interpersonal skills; and a high degree of initiative.
- The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and other office technology are also required.
- Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to customer service and successful track record in sales.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced university environment, and the ability to follow directions with minimum guidelines and supervision.
- Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support BMCU’s mission and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.
TO APPLY: Please submit a completed BMCU employment application, resume, and cover letter to Dr. Robert Cloyd, P.O. Box 160, Blue Mountain, MS 38610 or by email rcloyde@e-fantasia.net. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS
There are no part-time staff positions available at this time.